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Fifth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment in Excessive Force Case
Devins v. Armstrong, decided by Fifth Circuit on February 12, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fifth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the defendant, fin...
Seventh Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment in Excessive Force Case
Derek Thomas v. Jacqueline Carmichael, decided by Seventh Circuit on January 23, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Seventh Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment ...
Officer's Use of Force Not Excessive Under Fourth Amendment
Lamar Forbes v. John Phelan, decided by D.C. Circuit on September 2, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Lamar Forbes, sued the defendant, John Phelan, alleging that Phelan, a co...
Seventh Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment in Excessive Force Case
Robert Fletcher v. Peter Doig, decided by Seventh Circuit on July 29, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Seventh Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the defe...
Fourth Circuit: Officer's Use of Force During Arrest Was Reasonable
Lynne Kritter v. Brent Mooring, decided by Fourth Circuit on July 8, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the defend...
Officer's Tasing of Aggressive Suspect Deemed Reasonable
Isaiah Taylor v. Justin Schwarzhuber, decided by Seventh Circuit on March 17, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Seventh Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to ...